UNDERSTANDING MOOD AND THE BIPOLAR DISORDER DIAGNOSIS

Aims: To be aware of the various bipolar disorder diagnosis categories, to explore causes, warning signs, medication and alternative treatments, professional and family support.

 

Objectives: By the end of the training session participants will have..

• Explored causes and diagnosis
• Examined the risks and how these can be minimised
• Compared ‘medical model’ treatment with several effective alternatives
• Understood the concept of recovery from a so-called ‘incurable’ disorder

 

Facilitator:
Roger Smith – Mental Health Researcher, Educator and Author

Next dates and locations
• 21 February 2012 – Shrewsbury Training & Development Centre
• 17 May 2012 – Barnabas Centre, Shrewsbury

 

Sessions take place from 9.30 to 4.30pm.

Courses have recently been provided for:

County Councils, Universities, Charities, The Samaritans, Training Agencies...

 

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIPOLAR DISORDER DIAGNOSIS

Aims: To be aware of the various bipolar disorder diagnosis categories, to explore causes, warning signs, medication and alternative treatments, professional and family support.

 

Objectives: By the end of the training session participants will have

 

• Explored causes and diagnosis
• Examined the risks and how these can be minimised
• Compared ‘medical model’ treatment with several effective alternatives
• Gained a greater understanding of the importance of support as part of recovery.

 

Facilitator:
Roger Smith – Mental Health Researcher, Educator and Author

 

Sessions take place from 10.00 to 3.00pm.

 

Appropriate to: Mental Health Nursing & Social Work Students, Mental Health and Housing staff and agencies who may undertake work with people with Mood (Bipolar) Disorder

 

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Tailored Workshops

Workshops and longer courses can be tailored to your requirements. For example: In 2009 the Mood and Bipolar workshop was tailored for charities helping those who have both learning difficulties and bipolar. In 2010 this training was further modified for another national charity with similar clients to provide an additional half day training for staff working with bipolar clients on a daily basis.